fall fun

Last time I tried to post these pictures, they weren't showing up, so I'm trying again. Fall is my favorite time of year. I love going to pumpkin patches, harvesting gardens, feeling the cool air, and anticipating the holidays. It's nice to be back in the routine of school and homework hasn't even been too horrible so far - such a relief for all of us! The kids are enjoying their new classrooms and activities. Brayton and Ethan are on a Robotics team with Shawn as coach which they are loving. Orion is still drumming, Meri still gymnastic-ing, and Jessi started ballet which she is loving! I'm back to teaching piano 3 evenings a week and doing pre-school a couple mornings a week. Shawn is still executive secretary and I'm still 2nd counselor in YW. Between scout camp outs and Meri going to activity day girls and all the rest of it, we stay really busy. We are looking forward to General Conference next week to relax and listen to the words of the prophets. And after conference Zachary will be 18 months - going to nursery! yay! Hope you all have a wonderful fall. Here are a few fun photos: Meri with our neighbors puppies, Jessi enjoying her corn on the cob, and our sunflowers. Hope the pictures come out!

back to school

Well, the kids are back in school and it's quite peaceful at home now during the day with it being just Zac and I at home - especially when he's napping! The kids have awesome teachers this year including our middle-school boys and we are off to a great start. Homework hasn't even been too horrible. :) Hooray for wonderful teachers and wonderful kids!